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Balberra vs Oakenden

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balberra (952) sits above Oakenden (947).

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Balberra and Oakenden side by side

MeasureBalberraOakenden
Renting
Owner occupied83.0%87.0%
Renter occupied13.0%9.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2010
Average ICSEA952947
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population425424
Median age4739
Climate
Annual rainfall1470 mm1439 mm
Mean max, January31.1°C30.6°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Balberra edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 947). Oakenden also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 80%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Balberra vs Oakenden: common questions

Does Balberra or Oakenden have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balberra scores 952 vs 947 in Oakenden. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

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